Salsa in the Square presents an evening of salsa and dancing in Union Square

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Comedian and musician Reggie Watts, who is known for his improvised musical sets featuring only his voice and a looping machine, performs at the Independent, in San Francisco. His sold-out appearance is part of SF Sketchfest’s “Summer Nights” series. [8 and 10:30 p.m., 628 Divisadero St., S.F.]LECTURES

‘Growing Up Queer in India’: The discussion features LGBT activists, authors and builders of a new class of LGBT world citizens equally at home in India and the United States. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]

Salsa night: Salsa in the Square presents an evening of salsa music and dancing in Union Square. Featured music act: Los Boleros, an acoustic Latin-music group. [6 to 8 p.m., Powell and Post streets, S.F.]

La Mar Cebicheria: Chef Gaston Acurio cooks Peruvian cuisine, and empanadas are recommended today. The dough is filled with a choice of beef, chicken, mushroom or corn (a sampler plate containing tastings of all four varieties is available). The empanadas are deep-fried and served with dipping sauce, blended with Peruvian chilies. [Pier 1½, S.F. (415) 397-8880]